Description
Delightfully crisp and buttery, these Puff Pastry Christmas Palmiers are a festive and easy-to-make treat perfect for holiday gatherings. Cinnamon and sugar add a warm, sweet flavor, while the golden, flaky pastry layers create an irresistible texture that pairs wonderfully with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Sugar and Spices
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup ground cinnamon
Other
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the palmiers.
- Roll Out Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth out any creases and make it ready for toppings.
- Apply Butter: Using a brush, evenly coat the surface of the pastry with melted butter to help the sugar and cinnamon adhere and to add richness.
- Add Sugar and Cinnamon: Sprinkle the sugar and ground cinnamon mixture evenly over the buttered pastry to infuse sweet and warm flavors.
- Fold Pastry: Fold the sides of the pastry towards the center so both edges meet in the middle, then tightly roll the pastry in from both ends toward the center to form a double roll.
- Slice Rolls: Cut the rolled pastry into slices approximately 1/2 inch thick to create individual palmiers.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Place the sliced palmiers cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced apart to allow for expansion.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the palmiers turn a gorgeous golden brown and become crispy.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove from the oven and let the palmiers cool completely to set their shape and texture before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is cold before rolling for easier handling and better flakiness.
- You can add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts on top of the cinnamon sugar for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain crispiness.
- For a festive touch, drizzle with melted white or dark chocolate once cooled.
- Use a sharp knife or dental floss to slice the pastry rolls cleanly without squashing them.
